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How can I re-direct old links to my new site

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  1. 07-14-2006 06:27 AM #1
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    How can I re-direct old links to my new site

    Hi,

    Would someone be so kind to advise me please.

    I am moving my forum to a new domain name. Is there a way I can re-direct an old link to the new domain - ideally with the same link all that has changed is the domain name.

    E.g

    When someone clicks on a google link: www.myolddomain.com/forums/123-some-thread-title

    The old domain re-directs the surfer/spider to

    www.myNEWdomain.com/forums/123-some-thread-title



    Many thanks

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  2. 07-14-2006 06:54 AM #2
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    Re: How can I re-direct old links to my new site

    Hello Benedict,

    sure, assuming that both domains are pointing to the same host, you can add the following in forums/.htaccess right after "RewriteEngine on" line:
    RewriteCond %{HTTP_HOST} !www.mynewdomain.com
    RewriteRule (.*) http://www.mynewdomain.com/forums/$1 [L,R=301]
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    Re: How can I re-direct old links to my new site

    Thank you for the quick response. However the new domain will be hosted on a different server/host :(
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  4. 07-14-2006 09:39 AM #4
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    Re: How can I re-direct old links to my new site

    So, you should create .htaccess file in forums folder at your old host (old domain):
    RewriteEngine on
    RewriteRule (.*) http://www.mynewdomain.com/forums/$1 [L,R=301]
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    Re: How can I re-direct old links to my new site

    That's super thanks
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